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June 16, 2026
21 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Sarah Corbitt, Judith Whiteside, Jared S. Chadwick, Marcus S. Gomes, Joseph M. Still
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive session citing M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21 for reason (a) (6)
To go into Executive session citing M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21 for reason (a) (6). To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and to return to open session subsequent
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to go into Executive session citing M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21 for reason (a) (6). To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and to return to open session subsequent. Seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Appoint Annette Grady, as an Associate Member, to the Council on Aging Board, with a 1-year term starting July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Annette Grady, as an Associate Member, to the Council on Aging Board, with a 1-year term starting July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to appoint Annette Grady, as an Associate Member, to the Council on Aging Board, with a 1-year term starting July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Reappoint Marilyn Springer, as a Member, to the Council on Aging Board, with a term to expire June 30, 2029
To reappoint Marilyn Springer, as a Member, to the Council on Aging Board, with a term to expire June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to reappoint Marilyn Springer, as a Member, to the Council on Aging Board, with a term to expire June 30, 2029, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Reappoint Judith Jinson-Riggle, as a Member, to the Council on Aging Board, with a term to expire June 30, 2028
To reappoint Judith Jinson-Riggle, as a Member, to the Council on Aging Board, with a term to expire June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to reappoint Judith Jinson-Riggle, as a Member, to the Council on Aging Board, with a term to expire June 30, 2028, seconded. Rol] Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Reappoint Amy Wiegandt, as a Member, to the Board of Health, with a term to expire June 30, 2029
To reappoint Amy Wiegandt, as a Member, to the Board of Health, with a term to expire June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to reappoint Amy Wiegandt, as a Member, to the Board of Health, with a term to expire June 30, 2029, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Reappoint Susan Dorry, as an Associate Member, to the Board of Health, with a term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Susan Dorry, as an Associate Member, to the Board of Health, with a term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to reappoint Susan Dorry, as an Associate Member, to the Board of Health, with a term to expire June 30, 2027, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Reappoint Lawrence Perry, as an Associate Member, to the Board of Health, with a term to expire June 30, 2027
To reappoint Lawrence Perry, as an Associate Member, to the Board of Health, with a term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to reappoint Lawrence Perry, as an Associate Member, to the Board of Health, with a term to expire June 30, 2027, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Reappoint Samuel J. Corbitt, as a Member (Planning Board Representative), to the Community Preservation Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2029
To reappoint Samuel J. Corbitt, as a Member (Planning Board Representative), to the Community Preservation Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to reappoint Samuel J. Corbitt, as a Member (Planning Board Representative), to the Community Preservation Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2029, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Reappoint Sherbie Worthen, as a Member, to the Community Preservation Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2029
To reappoint Sherbie Worthen, as a Member, to the Community Preservation Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to reappoint Sherbie Worthen, as a Member, to the Community Preservation Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2029, seconded. Roll Cail: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Reappoint Patricia Neal, as a Member, to the Historic District Commission, with a term to expire June 30, 2029
To reappoint Patricia Neal, as a Member, to the Historic District Commission, with a term to expire June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to reappoint Patricia Neal, as a Member, to the Historic District Commission, with a term to expire June 30, 2029, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Reappoint Richard Semple, as a Member, to the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2031
To reappoint Richard Semple, as a Member, to the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2031
No: Chadwick, Corbitt, Gomes, Still, Whiteside
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to reappoint Richard Semple, as a Member, to the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2031, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - no, Marcus Gomes - no, Jared Chadwick - no, Judith Whiteside - no, Chair Corbitt - no VOTE: 0-5-0 (not approved).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Reappoint Connor Alden, as an Associate Member, to the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a 1-year term starting July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Connor Alden, as an Associate Member, to the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a 1-year term starting July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to reappoint Connor Alden, as an Associate Member, to the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a 1-year term starting July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, seconded. Roll Cali: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Reappoint Elizabeth Arone, as an Associate Member, to the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a 1-year term starting July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Elizabeth Arone, as an Associate Member, to the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a 1-year term starting July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to reappoint Elizabeth Arone, as an Associate Member, to the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a 1-year term starting July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Reappoint Luiz Gonzaga, as a Constable for the Town of Wareham, with a 3-year term starting July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2029
To reappoint Luiz Gonzaga, as a Constable for the Town of Wareham, with a 3-year term starting July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to reappoint Luiz Gonzaga, as a Constable for the Town of Wareham, with a 3-year term starting July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2029, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Approve a new Second Hand/Junk Dealer's License, under the provisions of Chapter 140, §54 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending payment of fees, completion of paperwork and satisfactory...
To approve a new Second Hand/Junk Dealer's License, under the provisions of Chapter 140, §54 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending payment of fees, completion of paperwork and satisfactory inspections) for Used LLC, d/b/a USED, 3065 Cranberry Highway, Unit D9, East Wareham MA 02538, Anna Nathan, Applicant/Manager of Record (#26-43)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to approve a new Second Hand/Junk Dealer's License, under the provisions of Chapter 140, §54 of the Massachusetts General Laws (pending payment of fees, completion of paperwork and satisfactory inspections) for Used LLC, d/b/a USED, 3065 Cranberry Highway, Unit D9, East Wareham MA 02538, Anna Nathan, Applicant/Manager of Record (#26-43), seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Accept a donation from Wareham Library Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $35,000 to the Wareham Free Library to be allocated as follows: e $25,000 to be used for the salaries of the part-time...
To accept a donation from Wareham Library Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $35,000 to the Wareham Free Library to be allocated as follows: e $25,000 to be used for the salaries of the part-time library staff e $10,000 to be used to purchase e-books and e-audio
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to accept a donation from Wareham Library Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $35,000 to the Wareham Free Library to be allocated as follows: e $25,000 to be used for the salaries of the part-time library staff e $10,000 to be used to purchase e-books and e-audio Seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Accept a donation from Joanne Long in the amount of $40 to the Council on Aging to be used for any purpose
To accept a donation from Joanne Long in the amount of $40 to the Council on Aging to be used for any purpose
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to accept a donation from Joanne Long in the amount of $40 to the Council on Aging to be used for any purpose, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Opt-in to temporarily allow its on-premises licensees to sell alcoholic beverages for one additional hour not to exceed 3:00 a.m. as well as the ability for on-premises licensees located within...
To opt-in to temporarily allow its on-premises licensees to sell alcoholic beverages for one additional hour not to exceed 3:00 a.m. as well as the ability for on-premises licensees located within public alcoholic beverages consumption areas determined by the LLA to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption
Yes: Gomes, StillNo: Chadwick, Corbitt, Whiteside
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to opt-in to temporarily allow its on-premises licensees to sell alcoholic beverages for one additional hour not to exceed 3:00 a.m. as well as the ability for on-premises licensees located within public alcoholic beverages consumption areas determined by the LLA to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption, seconded. Judith Whiteside added her comments regarding her discussions with the Chief of Police and local owners. The rest of the Board offered their observations Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - no Judith Whiteside -no, Chair Corbitt - no VOTE: 2-3-0 (the motion failed).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Approve the May 19" and May 26" Select Board Meeting Minutes
To approve the May 19" and May 26" Select Board Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to approve the May 19" and May 26" Select Board Meeting Minutes, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous.” (Motion: Whiteside)
Approve the May 26'" Select Board Meeting Minutes (the "Nuisance Dog Hearing")
To approve the May 26'" Select Board Meeting Minutes (the "Nuisance Dog Hearing")
From the minutes
“MOTION: Judith Whiteside moved to approve the May 26'" Select Board Meeting Minutes (the "Nuisance Dog Hearing"), seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - yes, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Whiteside)
Adjourn the Select Board Meeting
To adjourn the Select Board Meeting
The minutes give the result as "5-0-0 (unanimous)", but the roll call reads: Joseph M. Still no, Marcus S. Gomes yes, Jared S. Chadwick yes, Judith Whiteside yes, Sarah Corbitt yes. The names and the count do not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Jared Chadwick moved to adjourn the Select Board Meeting, seconded. Roll Call: Joseph Still - no, Marcus Gomes - yes, Jared Chadwick - yes, Judith Whiteside - yes, Chair Corbitt - yes VOTE: 5-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Chadwick)
From the Wareham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Wareham Week candidate profiles (Jared Chadwick and Joseph Still 2025; Marcus Gomes 2025; Sarah Corbitt and Judith Whiteside 2026). Former members show initials.
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